Showing posts with label eric pickles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eric pickles. Show all posts

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Pickles apparently not interested in deaf children

NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society) Campaign Team are reporting today that Communities and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, has slammed the door on deaf children by refusing to meet with the charity.

NDCS have published a survey that showed 25% of all local authorities are cutting services for deaf children and what's more, refusing to share information or acknowledge the damage these cuts could be making.

NDCS Chief Executive, Susan Daniels, wrote to Mr Pickles to request a meeting but he refused to the disappointment of families of deaf children across the country. NDCS are now asking for all parents of deaf children take action by emailing your MP or signing their petition.

The situation in Peterborough is not so bleak with an increase in the budget for deaf children in the current year. However, with a review on the horizon, there is no harm in making your views know to the City Council too.

Read more about the effect of cuts to services for deaf children on Ian Noon's blog.